Archive for March 22nd, 2010

Fishing for pike remains a popular angling venture throughout most of North America.  Of course,there are certain regions of the continent that are more conducive for catching prized trophy pike than others.  In particular, northern pike fishing in Saskatchewan is among the best destinations for someone looking for an exciting fishing adventure. The northern pike is a fighter when it is hooked.  When you consider the size of the pike caught in the Saskatchewan area, you will definitely be in for a huge fight!

Catching a northern pike is not a random event. Simply throwing out “any old” lure or live bait will not necessarily guarantee you will catch something.  The process is a deliberate one and that is why it is helpful to understand a few common tips about catching northern pike in the lakes of Western Canada. Actually, the vast majority of the lakes in this part of Canada are known for their pike population with some lakes having a larger population than others.  But, in order to catch the pike, you need those aforementioned tips.

You can split the way to catch northern pike into two spheres: using lures and using live bait.  Are you considering using a lure when embarking on northern pike fishing in Saskatchewan? If so, there are a great many lures to choose from. Surprisingly, many of the same lures used for bass are used to catch northern pike. This means the lures include jigs, spinners, spoon, poppers, and top water lures. Which one should you use? It will depend on a number of factors. The season of the year will often play a large role in selecting a particular type of lure.   Spoons, for example, are used to mimic a wounded minnow. These make it a great choice when pike are hungry. However, when the pike are not into eating, a spinner can agitate the pike into striking the lure. Once again, the lure you select will be based on a number of factors. That is why it is always helpful to look into which lure is working during particular times of the year.

Live minnows or fish are not legal bait in Saskatchewan. However, if you want to use live leaches or worms it is still legal and a number of fishermen who swear by it.  Place the live bait on a wire leader and hook it through the nose. This will allow the bait to wiggle freely and attract the game fish in the area. Dead bait is usually avoided, however, except for the spawning season.

Landing a northern pike can be a little tricky. Because of the size of the pike, trying to pull it out of the water with your rod could prove self-defeating as the line or rod may outright snap. As such, it is best to land the pike with a net. This will ensure the chances of actually landing the pike as opposed to seeing it get away.